Nonprofits
As a partner, Blueprint will work with you to develop technology that turns your vision into a reality, completely free of charge.
Our Services
Web Development
Web applications let your users access information from any browser. This might be better for applications that need to be publicly available or ones that help facilitate task management.
Mobile Development
Mobile applications let your users download an app and access it on their phone. This might be better for applications that need to be portable or accessed with no internet connection.
Nonprofit Application Process
Outreach
Before the start of Fall term (September), we will be conducting outreach to find our yearlong partners! If your nonprofit is interested in an application, free of charge, email us at team@lablueprint.org!
Scoping Call
Our team will set up a call to learn more about your nonprofit’s technical goals. We are dedicated to hearing about your organization’s current approach to driving social good and how we might help you.
Nonprofit Project Proposal Application
After our scoping call, we ask you to fill out this project proposal application. Our team is committed to answering any questions or setting up additional meetings to support you.
Deliberation
Our executive team and project leads will read through your project proposals and select the three applications we feel we can best support. We may also contact each nonprofit for additional information before continuing to the next step.
Development
Our partnership has been initialized! Project development begins in October. Each nonprofit will have a team of 2 project leads, 4-6 developers, and 2-3 designers dedicated to your project. Project leads will be in contact with your team regularly to ensure our application best captures your team’s vision.
Project Handoff
After many iterations of user testing, development, and bug-amelioration, we will hand off our application to you. Our team is committed to making the handoff process as seamless as possible, so we will provide your team detailed documentation and guidance on project maintenance.
Decision Criteria
Impact
How much will your project impact the community?
Necessity
How vital is your project to your non-profit organization?
Scope
Is your project achievable within the allotted timeline?
Technical Fit
Does your project use the capabilities of technology?
Credibility
Is there evidence that your project will have an impact?
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do project teams and nonprofits meet?
The client and the project manager meet on a weekly or biweekly basis to ensure the project’s progress. There are project scoping meetings with the project manager at the project start, a formal midpoint presentation, and a final presentation where the project is delivered.
What is the client-team interaction like?
The client and the project manager meet on a weekly or biweekly basis to ensure the project’s progress. There are project scoping meetings with the project manager at the project start, a formal midpoint presentation, and a final presentation where the project is delivered.
How does Blueprint ensure success?
Through effective leadership and frequent check-ins with our clients we hope that the combination of talent, dedication, and care will result in a project that benefits your organization.